SAG Awards: Ledger, Winslet, Fey, Penn, more

The SAG Awards are in. Is Kate Winslet’s win that ‘lifetime’ award that is so often given to actors/actresses in a supporting role? Kind of sounds like it. The Ledger award indicates he’s going to get the Oscar – something that will be pretty cool. Nothing shocking otherwise.

Watch Chris’ Nolan accept Ledger’s award:

The late Heath Ledger was honored Sunday night with a Screen Actors Guild award for his no-holds-barred turn as the Joker in “The Dark Knight.” Gary Oldman, who co-starred in the Batman film, accepted the supporting actor award on behalf of Ledger, who died last January at age 28 of a prescription drug overdose. “I’m quite emotional,” said Oldman, who seemed to be holding back tears. “It is a great honor to be asked to accept this on behalf of Heath. He was an extraordinary young man with an extraordinary talent. … On behalf of Heath, his family and his family on ‘The Dark Knight,’ I thank you.” – From LA Times

British actress Kate Winslet and comedian Tina Fey were early winners on Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild awards, which could produce surprises in a season dominated by “Slumdog Millionaire” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Winslet won the best supporting actress SAG award for her role as a German woman with a hidden Nazi past in “The Reader.” Winslet won a Golden Globe earlier this month for her performance. – From Reuters

Josh Brolin compared the 15th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards to “a big campfire we’re all showing up for,” but Hollywood’s A list showed up in their finest. “It’s not a competition,” the actor said of the awards show, which is being aired Sunday night. “We’re just happy to party together.” Still, those who carry home SAG Actor trophies also walk away with a boost to their careers, shows and movies. – From CNN

Full list of winners:

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Sean Penn, “Milk”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Meryl Streep, “Doubt” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Heath Ledger, “The Dark Knight” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Kate Winslet, “The Reader” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
“Slumdog Millionaire” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
“The Dark Knight” (Winner)

TELEVISION

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Hugh Laurie, “House M.D.” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Sally Field, “Brothers & Sisters” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Tina Fey, “30 Rock” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
“Mad Men” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
“30 Rock” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Paul Giamatti, “John Adams” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Laura Linney, “John Adams” (Winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
“Heroes” (Winner)